Parshall Pest Control Experts - Traverse City, MI

Parshall Pest Control Experts - Traverse City, MI Our team holds firm to the belief that over-servicing customers is senior to selling services.

We have built a team of trusted pest control experts who are result driven, which results in a lot of really happy clients.

06/17/2026

🏠 What Does "Exclusion Work" Mean?

When people think of pest control, they often think of sprays and traps. But one of the most effective ways to prevent pests is something called exclusion work.

Exclusion simply means finding and sealing the openings pests use to get inside your home.

Common examples include:

✔️ Installing door sweeps
✔️ Sealing gaps around pipes and utility lines
✔️ Repairing damaged vents and screens
✔️ Closing entry points around the foundation and roofline
✔️ Installing metal barriers to keep rodents and wildlife out

Why is exclusion important?

🐭 Stops pests before they enter
🐜 Helps reduce future infestations
💰 Prevents costly damage to your home
🏡 Provides long-term protection instead of temporary relief

Many pests only need a tiny opening to gain access. In fact, mice can squeeze through openings as small as a dime!

Sometimes the best pest control isn't removing pests—it's making sure they never get inside in the first place.

☀️ Dock Season Is Here!Nothing beats spending summer days on the water—but spiders, webbing, and nuisance insects can qu...
06/15/2026

☀️ Dock Season Is Here!

Nothing beats spending summer days on the water—but spiders, webbing, and nuisance insects can quickly make your dock and boat hoist less enjoyable.

That's why Parshall Pest Control offers our Dock & Hoist Natural Treatment to help keep your waterfront property clean and comfortable all season long.

Our service:

✔️ Controls spiders, webbing, and other nuisance insects
✔️ Treats docks, boat hoists, canopies, and surrounding areas
✔️ Uses a natural, eco-friendly product
✔️ Helps keep your equipment cleaner and safer
✔️ Reduces insect activity throughout the season

Whether you're getting ready for weekends at the lake or simply want to spend less time cleaning webs and more time enjoying the water, our technicians can help.

Enjoy your waterfront—not the bugs.

📞 Contact Parshall Pest Control to learn more about our Dock & Hoist Natural Treatment.

🐜 "Why am I Suddenly Seeing Carpenter Ants in My House?"You're not alone—this is one of the most common calls we receive...
06/08/2026

🐜 "Why am I Suddenly Seeing Carpenter Ants in My House?"

You're not alone—this is one of the most common calls we receive during the spring and early summer months.

Carpenter ants become more active as temperatures warm up, and you may suddenly notice them:

🔹 In kitchens and bathrooms
🔹 Around windows and doors
🔹 Crawling along countertops
🔹 Emerging from walls or ceilings

Why now?

✔️ Colonies become more active in warmer weather
✔️ Spring rains can drive ants indoors
✔️ They're searching for food and moisture
✔️ You may be seeing reproductive ants (swarmers) looking to start new colonies

Unlike termites, carpenter ants don't eat wood—but they do tunnel through it to create nests. Moist or damaged wood is especially attractive to them.

Seeing one or two ants may not seem like a big deal, but repeated sightings often indicate a larger colony nearby.

If you're noticing carpenter ant activity around your home, don't ignore it. Early detection can help prevent a much bigger problem later on.

🌲 Traverse City Pest Activity Update 🌲Wondering what pest we're hearing about the most right now?🦟 Mosquitoes🕷️ TicksAs ...
06/03/2026

🌲 Traverse City Pest Activity Update 🌲

Wondering what pest we're hearing about the most right now?

🦟 Mosquitoes
🕷️ Ticks

As temperatures warm up and we're all spending more time outdoors, calls for mosquito and tick control have been steadily increasing across the Traverse City area.

Why the sudden activity?

✔️ Warmer weather means more breeding and feeding activity
✔️ Moist areas and standing water create ideal mosquito habitats
✔️ Ticks are becoming more active in wooded areas, tall grass, and along trails

These pests aren't just annoying—they can also pose health risks to both people and pets.

Now is the best time to start thinking about protection before populations peak later in the season.

Are mosquitoes or ticks already becoming a problem around your property? Let us know in the comments!

05/25/2026

Today we honor the spirit of service, sacrifice, and unity that makes our country strong. 🇺🇸

Memorial Day provides us a time to reflect, appreciate, and come together as we remember those who helped protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day from all of us at Parshall. 🧡

🐝 It may sound like just a quiet buzz… but it’s helping shape the future of our food.This World Bee Day, we’re celebrati...
05/20/2026

🐝 It may sound like just a quiet buzz… but it’s helping shape the future of our food.

This World Bee Day, we’re celebrating the incredible work of pollinators like the bumble bee.

These essential insects do far more than visit flowers — they help make many of the foods we enjoy possible.

Did you know?
Bumble bees use a fascinating technique called buzz pollination, vibrating their flight muscles to release pollen from flowers that other pollinators can’t easily access.

This process is especially important for crops like:
🫐 Blueberries
🍅 Tomatoes
🫑 Peppers

It’s a powerful reminder that even the smallest creatures can have a huge impact.

At Parshall, we’re committed to responsible pest management that protects homes while respecting the beneficial insects that keep our environment thriving.

Today, take a moment to appreciate the little pollinators doing big work all around us.

⚠️ Why spraying store-bought products can sometimes make infestations WORSE…We see it all the time — a customer spots pe...
05/19/2026

⚠️ Why spraying store-bought products can sometimes make infestations WORSE…

We see it all the time — a customer spots pests, sprays a store-bought product, and suddenly the problem spreads even faster.

Here’s why 👇

🐜 Some pests (especially cockroaches, ants, and bed bugs) react to over-the-counter sprays by scattering deeper into walls, neighboring rooms, or new hiding spots.

Instead of eliminating the infestation, it can:
• Spread activity to new areas
• Make pests harder to track
• Reduce treatment effectiveness
• Delay proper control

Many DIY products only kill the pests you can see — not the source of the infestation.

The key is identifying:
✔️ Where they’re coming from
✔️ How they’re spreading
✔️ What treatment approach actually works for that pest

If you’re dealing with ongoing pest activity, Parshall Pest Control can help identify the source and create a treatment plan that targets the problem correctly.

📞 Message us to schedule an inspection.

DIY pest control might seem cheaper at first… until the pests come back. 👀Store-bought sprays often only treat what you ...
05/12/2026

DIY pest control might seem cheaper at first… until the pests come back. 👀

Store-bought sprays often only treat what you can see — not the source of the problem. Meanwhile, pests like ants, mice, wasps, and roaches continue nesting, breeding, and spreading behind walls, in crawlspaces, and around your home.

Professional pest control means:
✔️ Identifying the root cause
✔️ Using targeted treatments
✔️ Preventing future infestations
✔️ Protecting your home long-term

At Parshall Pest Control, we help homeowners across Michigan solve pest problems the right way the first time.

If the DIY products aren’t cutting it anymore, give us a call — we’re here to help.

🏢 Why one untreated unit affects the whole buildingIn apartments, everything is connected — and pests take full advantag...
05/05/2026

🏢 Why one untreated unit affects the whole building

In apartments, everything is connected — and pests take full advantage of that.

When one unit goes untreated, pests don’t just stay there… they spread.

👉 Through walls and shared voids
👉 Along plumbing and electrical lines
👉 Under doors and through hallways

⚠️ What this means:
• Treating one unit isn’t always enough
• Infestations can keep coming back
• Neighboring units can become affected quickly

This is why communication, access, and coordinated treatment across units is so important.

Pest control in multi-family housing is a team effort.

If you’re dealing with recurring pest issues, Parshall Pest Control can help identify the source and create a plan to protect the entire building.

📞 Message us to schedule an inspection.

04/30/2026

🐦 Looks harmless… but it can turn into a problem fast.

This video shows a bird flying directly into a home vent — something we see more often than you’d think.

Vents (especially bathroom and dryer vents) are common entry points for birds looking for a safe place to nest.

⚠️ Why this matters:
• Nests can block airflow
• Fire risk in dryer vents
• Noise and odor issues
• Babies can get trapped inside

The best solution is prevention — installing proper vent covers keeps wildlife out while still allowing airflow.

If you’ve noticed birds going in and out of your vents, Parshall Pest Control can help with inspection and exclusion.

📞 Message us to schedule a service.

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Traverse City, MI
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